chair

noun
UK: /tʃeər/
US: /tʃer/

  1. A seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.

    1. Please have a chair and make yourself comfortable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique chair, with its ornate carvings, was the centerpiece of the room. [ ] [ ]

  2. The person in charge of a meeting or organization.

    1. The chair called the meeting to order promptly at 9 a.m. [ ] [ ]
    2. As chair, she facilitated the discussion and ensured everyone had a chance to speak. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

seat preside chairwoman stool lead bench chairman
chair transitive-verb

  1. To act as the chair of a meeting or organization.

    1. She will chair the committee until a new leader is appointed. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was asked to chair the panel discussion due to his extensive experience. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chair" in English means: A seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs., The person in charge of a meeting or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "chair" is /tʃeər/ in British English and /tʃer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chair": seat, preside, chairwoman, stool, lead, bench, chairman.

Example usage of "chair": "Please have a chair and make yourself comfortable.". More examples on the page.